The state of Karnataka is known for the glorious traditions and marvels of
modern engineering. It is bounded by Andhra Pradesh in the east, Maharashtra
in the North and Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the South. The majority of the
Karnataka state lies on the Deccan Plateau. Bangalore is the state capital.
Its long and colourful history, and innumerous forts, temples, mosques, and
churches make Karnataka a great place to explore.
Location :
Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka and is the seventh largest city
in India. Bangalore city is located 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level, on
top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau.
Modes of Transportation :
» By Air- The Indian Airlines and some private
domestic airlines connect Bangalore to all the major metropolitan and other
cities of India like Thiruvananthpuram, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad and
Mangalore.
» By Rail- A good rail network connects Bangalore to
various parts of India. The major Indian cities connected with Bangalore
through regular trains are Chennai, Mysore, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
» By Road - There are national highways and a number
of other roadways leading to the major cities and important towns. There are
also regular bus services to and from Bangalore for the nearby cities and
towns.
Attractions :
» Beaches - A trip combined with a beach holiday is
one of the most exciting and enjoyable ways of spending a vacation.
Karnataka has a 320 km long coastline, freckled with numerous beaches. The
tranquility and immaculate charm of the area, coupled with the spontaneity
of the coastal folk, and their delicious cuisine is awesome. Some of the
popular beaches are Devbagh Beach, Om Beach & Kutle Beach, Panambur
Beach, Ullal Beach, Murudeshwar, Maple beach and more.
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Temples - Karnataka is known for historic and religious importance. The
great Acharyas, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa, preached in this region.
Great reformers like Sri Basaveshwara, mathematicians like Baskaracharaya,
commentators like Sayana, saint poets like Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa, and
great writers like Pampa, Harihara and Kumara Vyasa have all adorned the
heritage of Karnataka.The temples at Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal in
Bijapur district have great significance for art connoisseurs. The temples
of Halebid, Belur and Somanathapura are architectural splendour. The Bull
Temple is the most popular temple in Karnataka.
» Wild Life - Karnataka has a rich and distinctive
variety of wildlife. The thick jungles of the Western Ghats house many rare
species of birds and animals. The famous wildlife sanctuaries are Bandipur,
Nagarhole and Dandeli and the Ranganathittu Bird's Sanctuary. The placid
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is reputed as the largest wildlife sanctuary in
Karnataka. Some other sanctuaries are Bhimeshwari, Ranganthittu Bird
Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Biligiri Rangana Hills and Kambini.
Some other important Attractions are :
The world famous Hampi captivates each travellers to Karnataka. It is one
most exquisite in India which is more than enough to explain the glorious
past of India. Belur is situated around 38 kms. from Hassan, which is 187
kms. from the capital Bangalore. Halebid is famous for its Hoyasaleswara
temple. The construction of the Hoyasaleswara Temple was started in AD 1121
and continued for around 90 years, but was never completed. Sravanabelgola
is famous for the statue of Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara). The place is an
important Jain pilgrimage center and has a long history. Aihole is situated
on the banks of river Malaprabha at a distance of 483 km from Bangalore.
Other attractions are Gulbarg, Badami etc.
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